SPECIAL EVENTS
FISHING DERBY Join us for the 24th Annual McMurray Rotary and Peters Township Fishing Derby at Peters Lake Park . All kids grades Kindergarten through 5th grade are eligible to participate . Awards will be given for the FIRST , LARGEST , SMALLEST , and MOST fish caught ! Don ’ t miss the chance to win great prizes ! Smaller prizes are awarded just for participating . Pre-registration is required , and space is limited . Day : Saturday , August 19 Time : 10 a . m . to noon Fee : $ 5 Resident / $ 10 Non-Resident Location : Peters Lake Park Registration Deadline : Friday , August 18 @ Noon
HAUNTED TRAIL : VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you like scaring people , storytelling or need service hours , we would love to talk to you ! This is a great opportunity for families , groups and individuals to get involved with one of our biggest events of the year . We are looking for storytellers ( high school - adult ) to narrate the story line and lead groups through our Haunted Trail , as well as scene actors
( ages 13 years & up ) to act out a scene along the trail . Meetings will be starting soon , so don ’ t miss out ! Call or email LMorris @ peterstownship . com for details and to sign up ! Meeting Dates / Times : Monday , September 11 @ 6:30 p . m . Monday , September 18 ( meeting time TBA ) Monday , September 25 @ 6:30 p . m . Monday , October 2 ( walk through ) @ 6 p . m . Haunted Trail Event : Friday , October 6 : 7:30 to 10 p . m . Saturday , October 7 : 6 to 10 p . m .
HAUNTED TRAIL 23RD Are you brave or even lucky enough to make it through our 23rd Annual Haunted Trail ?? No matter how brave you are , we ask that you wear proper footwear ( no flip flops or slide on sandals ) it will be hard to escape the terror if you don ’ t ! Days : Friday , October 6 & Saturday , October 7 Time : 7:30 to 10 p . m . Fee : $ 5 per person Location : Peterswood Park ( Next to the Community Recreation Center )
HAUNTED TRAIL FOR KIDS ( AGES 8 AND UNDER ) We welcome brave little ghouls and goblins to arrive early and take a walk on our kid-friendly haunted trail . Prior to our big event this evening , kids , and parents ( a must ) are invited to walk the trail , meet our spooky actors , and check out our scenes ! The trail may be muddy ; please wear appropriate footwear . Strollers are not recommended .
Day : Saturday , October 7 Time : 6 to 6:30 p . m . Fee : $ 5 per person RSVP is required ; spaces are limited . Call 724.942.5000 .
TRUNK OR TREAT ( AGES 10 AND UNDER ) Come dressed in costume and trick or treat in Rolling Hills Park from trunk to trunk . Pre-registration is required , and space is limited . Call 724.942.5000 to reserve your time . Day : Saturday , October 21 Times : 1 and 1:30 p . m . Fee : Free Location : Rolling Hills Park Registration Deadline : Wednesday , October 18 or until full Attention Local Businesses ! Attention Local Businesses ! We are looking for businesses and organizations to set up along the parking lot and pass out treats . Decorate your trunk or table ! This is a great opportunity to reach out to the families in our community . We are asking for a $ 10 deposit to participate . Please contact Kristen Martin at 724.942.5000 or KMartin @ peterstownship . com for more information or to sign up . Registration Deadline for Businesses : Thursday , October 12
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR 43RD ANNUAL COMMUNITY DAY SPONSORS ! Gold Sponsors : CFS Bank Silver Sponsors : Gateway Hospice , St . Clair Health , 1781 Club , South Hills Lincoln , Observer Reporter and Pennsylvania Ballet Conservatory ! eters Township
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